TABLE OF CONTENTS www.q-notes.com Volume 24 Number 02 May 30,2009 PO Box 221841 • Charlotte, NC 28222 • 704.531.9988.704.531.1361 FAX To find a copy, go to www.q-notes.com/distribution-points/ Publisher: Jim Yarbrough Editor/New Media: Matt Comer Associate Editor: David Stout Special Assignments: Lainey Millen Graphic Design/Production: Lainey Millen Ad Sales: Marketing 704.531.9988 Jim Yarbrough, Manager 704.531.9988 Ad Sales. National: Rivendell Media 212.242.6863 editor@q-notes.com production@q-notes.com adsales@q-notes.com Material in Q-Notes u copyrighted by Pride Publishing S Typesetting © 2009 and may not be reproduced in any manner without written consent of the editor. Advertisets assume full responsibility — and therefore, all liability — for securing reprint permission for copyr^ted text photographs and illustrations or trademarla published in their ads. The sexual orientation of advertisers, photographers, writers, cartoonists we publish b neither inforred nor implied. The appearance of names or photographs does not indiate the subject’s sexual orientation. Q-Notes nor its pubhsher assumes (abi^ for typographical error or ombskm, beyond offering to run a correction. The editorial positions of Q-Notes are expressed in stall edbotiab and editor's notes ar^ ate determined by editor^ staff. The opinions of contributing writers and guest columnbts do not necessarily represent the opinions of Q-Notes or its staff. Q-Notes accepts unsolicited edborial, but cannot take responsibility for its return. Editor reserves the r^ to accept and r^ material as well as edb for darity, brevity. Front and center: General Gayety 23 Mdnage a trois 01 Guest Commentary: S.C. House 13 The next big thing: Reality Porn 18 News Notes: Domestic 09 News Notes: Global 08 Articles: News Notes: NC 10 Arrest made in Fayetteville murder 08 Out and About 26 Craiglist encounter leads to robbery 04 Out in the Stars 25 Politician speaks to constituents 17 Q-Poll 04 Time is ripe for change 06 Tell Trinity 24 Features: Enhancing sensuality Gender roles It’s the skin game 20 22 27 Editorial Contributors: Matt Comer, Andy Harley, Dustin Herkin, Michael A. Knipp, Charlene Lichtenstein, Ed Madden, Lainey Millen, Oliver Peers, Leslie Robinson, David Stout, Trinity Columns: Audiophile Editor’s Note Cover Photo: Copyright © Jimmy Cobb. 04 Artwork by Lainey Millen. advertising space deadlines issue; 06-13 deadline: 06-03 issue: 06-27 deadline: 06-17 issue: 07-11 deadline: 07-01 issue; 07-25 deadline: 07-15 In our next issue: oust Reveal / Gay Men’s Health & Wellness To advertise, call 704.531.9988 or email adsales@q-notes.com. MAY30.2009«QNotes 3